Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) is used by the tribals in Podki Village of Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

The paper documents and analyses the Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) (a legacy of Tribals) of Podki village in Amarkantak, where indigenous Indian Cow (Bos indicus), goats, buffalo, and oxen are abundant livestock. Through systematic semi-structured interviews and the snowball sampling method, we explored that the uses of 13 plant species belonging to 13 different genera show that monotherapy and synergistic formulations treat 7 different types of diseases, disorders, and livestock health issues, offering relief from pain, inflammation, and discomfort, and also helping increase milk production. While this knowledge and practices are cost-effective and accessible alternatives to modern allopathic medicine, they show declining interest among the younger generation. Ultimately, proper documentation of intellectual knowledge, Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM)  and practices is crucial to protect, maintain and preserve this valuable knowledge for future generations as well as for pharmaceuticals and modern plant-based medicine.